Estimator

Crest Industries•Pineville, LA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator is responsible for leading a technical proposal team that responds to Customers Request for Proposals (RFPs). The Estimator is required to take ownership in and be responsible for the technical proposal team and Beta’s response to RFPs. The Estimator’s primary responsibility is to ensure that all technical requirements provided in the RFP are covered in Beta’s response to the RFP. Beta’s response to Customer RFPs is in the form of a proposal that includes pricing and bid forms, scope of work, project schedule, terms and conditions, execution plans with org charts, drawings, equipment information and additional data. Beta submits proposals to its Customers that are complete and with the anticipation that each proposal will result in new business for the company.

Requirements

Vocational or technical certification or an Associate Degree in the engineering field is the minimum requirement
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Strong background in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Civil or Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related field is preferred
Experience with AutoCAD is preferred

Responsibilities

Reads and understands project specifications (technical) to obtain a clear understanding of the project scope of work
Generate initial set of AutoCAD drawings to clearly illustrate the size, scope and context of the project
Assists Proposal Manager in generating the commercial portions of the Beta proposal. (eg. Bid Forms, Price Summary, Bid Breakouts, Option Pricing, and Alternate Bids)
Requests, evaluates and clarifies equipment, material, labor quotes from various vendors and providers
Assists Proposal Manager in developing and maintaining the master spreadsheets of material and labor needs and pricing
Initiates a potential construction schedule of the project using Microsoft Project
Coordinates with engineering departments for support with proposal process
Assists Proposal Manager in the organization and development of presentations for potential customers
Participates in department and pre-bid meetings as requested
Recognizes and recommends methods to increase productivity and quality
Recognizes and recommends methods to improve every customer’s experience
Additional duties as assigned by leadership.